Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson GP-M831 vs Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer

12specifications compared
11differ
1identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer has 16 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson GP-M831 (64 dB vs 48 dB). The Epson GP-M831 has 6.8 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (8 W vs 1.2 W). The Epson GP-M831 has 8.3 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer (33 W vs 24.7 W). Standard interfaces: Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0 on the Epson GP-M831, USB on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer. Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 40 °C on the Epson GP-M831, -10 - 50 °C on the Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer.

Sound pressure level (printing)
- GP-M831:48 dB
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:64 dB
Standard interfaces
- GP-M831:Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:USB
Power consumption (standby)
- GP-M831:8 W
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:1.2 W
Power consumption (typical)
- GP-M831:33 W
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:24.7 W
Storage temperature (T-T)
- GP-M831:-20 - 40 °C
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- GP-M831:20 - 80%
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- GP-M831:5 - 85%
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:10 - 90%
Width
- GP-M831:464 mm
- TM-U220IID dot matrix printer:160 mm

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Comparison of GP-M831, TM-U220IID
48 specifications	A Epson GP-M831 Model GP-M831 View product	B Epson TM-U220IID dot matrix printer Model TM-U220IID View product
Printingidentical
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	720 x 720 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for one	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, EAN13, Industrial 2/5, ITF, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Character densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 cpi
Paper handlingidentical
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one	0.065 - 0.14 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Roll
Features1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	48 dB	64 dB
Country of originKnown for one	Indonesia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 KB
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ESC/POS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0	USB
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print directionKnown for one	Bidirectional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180000 h
Power2 differ
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	110 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8 W	1.2 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	33 W	24.7 W
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 40 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 85%	10 - 90%
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	464 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	465 mm	248 mm
HeightDiffers	224 mm	138.5 mm
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	2.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	585 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	670 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	16.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	464 x 465 x 224 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for one	Driver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Setup guide, User manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	187 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	80 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one	187 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one	100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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